We apply ourselves in a diligent manner that encompasses forethought, strategy and careful execution. We rely upon Gene C. Colman's 40 years of family law experience. We understand how to best apply the legal process to your individual situation in order to efficiently pursue optimal results.
Located in Toronto, Ontario, we help you develop your legal position on what matters most to you, and outline the route you will need to take to maximize your chances of achieving your goals as soon as possible.As a client, you won't experience a lawyer going through the standard step-by-step motions of a divorce or separation case.
Located in Toronto, Ontario, we help you develop your legal position on what matters most to you, and outline the route you will need to take to maximize your chances of achieving your goals as soon as possible.As a client, you won't experience a lawyer going through the standard step-by-step motions of a divorce or separation case.
Services
At our law firm, our lawyers will identify the best legal solutions for your unique circumstances. We find effective solutions to parenting and children's issues, spousal support obligations, and property division - including complex and high value assets. We understand that a divorce proceeding will end, but contact over children's issues will continue for many years.
I have assisted clients in Ontario both within the Greater Toronto Area, and in courts beyond including Ottawa, Welland, St. Catharines, Stratford, Orangeville, Sarnia, London, Cobourg, Belleville, Barrie, Parry Sound and Cochrane. Foreign jurisdiction clients (with Ontario based cases) have come from such places as Australia, China, Netherlands, South Carolina, Arizona, Calgary, and British Columbia.
Enduring a family legal dispute can be one of the most divisive, heart-wrenching and emotionally tumultuous experiences that a person goes through in a lifetime. There are many vital issues that require close attention by devoted legal counsel. These matters are more expeditiously resolved where the client actively participates in the dispute resolution process.
Shortly after the conclusion to our meeting, we send to you a detailed memorandum summarizing the meeting. We handle all preliminary inquiries from you in a professional and timely manner. Our law clerk or an associate lawyer explains the process to you over the phone, and spends time with you to find the appropriate schedule to set up the appointment.
Many people simply cannot afford full-time legal representation in family law cases, but there is help out there. There are parental support groups where those who have represented themselves in court in the past are more than willing to help the novice.
If you are self-represented, you should take full advantage of such resources, but in order to make a persuasive submission to a judge, you need more than tips and encouragement from those who have gone before.Family law becomes more complex every year. Knowing the facts of your case is only part of the picture - you need to know the law as well.
If you are self-represented, you should take full advantage of such resources, but in order to make a persuasive submission to a judge, you need more than tips and encouragement from those who have gone before.Family law becomes more complex every year. Knowing the facts of your case is only part of the picture - you need to know the law as well.
Reviews (13)
Ioana Timariu
Nov 14, 2021
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My own experience with mr Colman was not a good one at all.
With each month passing, eventually I ended up fearing our own lawyer more than the opposite party. Because it is so difficult to change lawyers in mid trial, for many reasons, I felt effectively trapped. I developed lasting anxiety due to feeling unrepresented in the highly contentious world of family law, and being again and again dissuaded and heavily pressured into not settling, dragging this on.
It was a huge relief when I finally stopped being represented by this law firm.
Maybe a savvier person could work with mr. Colman in a
With each month passing, eventually I ended up fearing our own lawyer more than the opposite party. Because it is so difficult to change lawyers in mid trial, for many reasons, I felt effectively trapped. I developed lasting anxiety due to feeling unrepresented in the highly contentious world of family law, and being again and again dissuaded and heavily pressured into not settling, dragging this on.
It was a huge relief when I finally stopped being represented by this law firm.
Maybe a savvier person could work with mr. Colman in a
Chamberlin Onuoha
Aug 19, 2021
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I encountered Gene C Colman's Family Law Centre at a very trying time. A few weeks earlier my daughters had been abducted from Nigeria to Canada. I looked up and or had discussions with a number of law firms in my quest to address the situation. After my initial consultation with Mr Colman and his team, I was convinced they were the right fit for what would turn out to be a long drawn and testing legal battle that went as far as the appellate courts. Mr Colman's extensive experience and grey hairs were manifest in how he orchestrated his team to get the desired results for me. Gloria Antwi, Gene
Donna Judd
Jul 12, 2021
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Godwin Jogarajah
Feb 27, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
Very dedicated, no nonsense firm who provides the client with exceptional results. Gene C Colman, will tell you how it is and the best approach to take with your matter. Gene and Team are very professional and result oriented. I really appreciate everything and will certainly recommend them to my friends and family.
Very dedicated, no nonsense firm who provides the client with exceptional results. Gene C Colman, will tell you how it is and the best approach to take with your matter. Gene and Team are very professional and result oriented. I really appreciate everything and will certainly recommend them to my friends and family.
Conrad Wilde
Jun 23, 2020
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Gene C. Colman is worth his weight in gold, and I feel blessed to have had a consultation with him. He was very clear in what would be expected of me, professional while remaining personal, and realistic in his approach. He took time to understand my situation compassionately, but his advice was not hampered by undue sympathy, which I find a rare quality these days. My interaction with his firm will sadly be limited as I cannot afford to retain any representation. However, I maintain they are the finest resource available to those facing a very difficult and complex case, and I would challenge
Roy Roba
Jun 15, 2020
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I have been so fortunate to come upon the extensive online resources offered by the Gene C. Colman Family Law Centre during this extremely difficult time. I am thankful for all the team continues to do to help parents like myself better understand their rights and responsibilities when dealing with divorce disputes. Most recently, I have attended the extremely well thought out and facilitated webinars that the Centre offers, in these extremely difficult times, at no cost to participants. Mr. McNeillie has done a superb job at ensuring the presentations are well paced, relevant and engaging. Mr
Kaveh Haddadian
May 29, 2020
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Mr. Colman specializes in family law specially equal parenting rights like no other.
He is intelligent, experienced, compassionate and highly ethical.
In dealing with unethical counsel on the opposing side, Mr. Colman is calm and collected and is able to put them in their place when it is needed without losing his cool.
Judges respect his opinion and his logical viewpoints. That is why he gets the best result possible in very complex and highly contested cases.
He is intelligent, experienced, compassionate and highly ethical.
In dealing with unethical counsel on the opposing side, Mr. Colman is calm and collected and is able to put them in their place when it is needed without losing his cool.
Judges respect his opinion and his logical viewpoints. That is why he gets the best result possible in very complex and highly contested cases.
Theresa Cameron
Apr 24, 2020
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Darren Wells
Mar 10, 2020
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Andy Long
Dec 12, 2019
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Robert Kozak
Jun 16, 2019
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Gene and his team are very well organized and knowledgable. My case was a complex separation with 4 dependents and wife living in Canada while I lived in US. Although complex Gene had all his arguments on point and we won on all points.
It was a stressful situation for me and Gene was invaluable in helping me get all my documents together and helped me navigate all the legal procedures. Gene is an excellent litigator and has an impressive presence in the courtroom. He is extremely professional and his wealth of knowledge is invaluable.
I am so very grateful for all his work and happy he was on
It was a stressful situation for me and Gene was invaluable in helping me get all my documents together and helped me navigate all the legal procedures. Gene is an excellent litigator and has an impressive presence in the courtroom. He is extremely professional and his wealth of knowledge is invaluable.
I am so very grateful for all his work and happy he was on
Jesse Dove
Jun 13, 2019
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I am dealing with a complicated situation and I could not have chosen a better firm to help me out. Mr. Coleman is very calm, knowledgeable and kind. He put my mind at ease and I am very grateful to have him on my side. I would 100% recommend Gene C. Coleman Family Law Centre to anyone requiring family law services.
Fletcher Jerome
Feb 18, 2019
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